How to "remove" the day after a bad night

Happens to the largest ... sleepyhead: a family problem, a stifling period, causing excessive stress peaks in the evening and makes it impossible to sleep, so spend the night looking at the clock to roll slowly until dawn.

The question is how they manage to 'make' sleepless the next day. Leading American experts have some helpful tips.

1. Sip coffee, but in moderation. Caffeine can help the body when you need a shot "injection" of energy, but you should not overdo it, says Associate professor Dr. Joyce Gouolslempen from the Sleep Disorders Center School of Medicine New York University (NYU).

As he explains, two cups of coffee they offer almost all the energy that one can expect from the coffee. Larger quantities can not provide additional benefit, especially if someone already accustomed to consume daily many caffeinated beverages, as Dr. Jeffrey Ntarmer, chief doctor at Fusion Sleep Center in Atlanta.

This is partly due to the brain's chemistry: where we lack of sleep throughout the daytime accumulate in brain hormones sleep - and this process can not be blocked by caffeine.

What kind of coffee should drink? Dr. Michael Bray, a psychologist specializing in sleep medicine who is called "Dr. Sleep» (SleepDoctor) in the U.S., says that black coffee is the best choice. Alternatively you can drink black or green tea, recommends, adding that after 4 pm Try not to consume caffeine to narrow down the possibilities to spend a second sleepless night.

2. Do not build on sweets. When we lack sleep, the natural impulse is to eat plenty of sweets, because sugar provides instant energy. But experts say that the action is very short, while the high fat and calorie foods overwhelm the body and intensify drowsiness.

Dr. Ntarmer is to eat little and often, and instead of sweets propose good quality proteins and fats (such as nuts and lean meat) and whole grain carbohydrates (eg bread, cereals, pasta, whole wheat) versus treated ( white bread, cereals classic, white rice).

As he explains, the whole grain carbohydrates provide steady brain the "nourishment", ie sugars, and processed causing 'explosion' sugar and after a sharp decline in levels that overwhelm the body.

What do practically all this? Dr. Ntarmer recommends for breakfast boiled eggs, plain yogurt and fruit (to satisfy the craving for sweet). For lunch and dinner try a salad with grilled chicken, fish or lean meat. For accompanying and snacks, choose wholegrain carbohydrates or a few nuts.

Three. Take breaks. To be able to concentrate your attention after the vigil, Dr. Ntarmer recommends frequent small breaks, during which you will make short walks outside the office or home, because the movement stimulates alertness.

It is also good to do a "siesta": if you have time midday sleep to 25 minutes maximum, to increase your energy. If you sleep more, she will most likely intensify the drowsiness you.

Dr Bray reckons with 25 minutes sleep at noon, will "hold" at least another four hours in good condition.

4. Simplify as you can each day. Because not perform well when we are tired, after a vigil experts recommend to "lighten" the work our load as much as possible because stress us exhausted even faster.

It is also good not to take this day serious decisions, says Dr. Bray.

5. Do not drive if you do not first have a siesta. Because sleepiness at the wheel is too dangerous, or do not drive at all or to arrange to make a power nap of 15-20 minutes before sitting down in the driver's seat, is Dr. Gouolslempen.

Particularly careful you should be if necessary to drive early in the afternoon, he adds, because most people naturally feel a fatigue at around 01.02 pm - Let alone when and insomnia.

6. Too Do not sleep at night. Towards the end of the day, you may be tempted to go to bed early so you sleep more than you're used and make up for lost sleep.

Dr Gouolslempen, however, says that if you get to bed much earlier than they're used, might jeopardize further your biological clock, which has already suffered from insomnia. The recommendation is to get to sleep later than one hour earlier than usual.

If you still do not fall asleep, Dr. Bray is to count backwards from 300 using multiples of three. As he says, the difficult mathematics prevent us to think anything else, but to keep our eyes open.

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How will we be 100,000 years from now ?

Researcher describes the changes that he believes will occur in the appearance of people.

The human brain people are now three times larger than that of our ancestors, and as he grew over the years, both growing and scalp with the features become more levels. So it is not unreasonable to believe that our face is expected to change dramatically in the next years to come.

When asked how this would look like in 100,000 years from now, was asked by the researcher Nickolay Lamm from the University Washington. So, as Mr. Lamm says the changes will be perfectly in tune with the changes that have occurred in the external environment, so that we are able to survive.

First of all, as he says, his forehead will continue to grow depending on the size of the brain.

Also, our eyes will be considerably more so to see better, as people will live in more shady environments away from the sun.

As for our skin will be darker in color not to be so vulnerable to ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

Older is also the nostrils to be able to breathe better and survive on other planets.

Indeed the researcher to give the public a clearer picture of how we transformed into 100,000 years released and relevant photos.

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Who are the 11 myths of summer, which do not apply?

Cold or hot shower to cool in the summer? Seawater sterilizes a wound? Have butter "painkiller" for sunburn? Which of the summer these beliefs are mere myths?

• "The cold shower will cool us down faster '

A "dip" in a cold shower when the thermometer has climbed soaring sounds reasonable, but according to experts it is one that will cool faster.

The reason is that, when suddenly the body temperature suddenly goes from hot to cold, the body activates a natural defense mechanism, which is responsible to maintain the body temperature.

So in the case of sudden change, blood vessels constrict and stop to 'take' coolness. To avoid this reaction aftoprostateftiki appropriate lukewarm water instead of cold, and if you want to freshen the best way is to eat or drink something cold, thereby reducing the temperature of your body.

• "We can be burned together a cloudy day"

If you forget your sunscreen one summer but cloudy day, Threaten with bad sunburn. The reason is that the UV rays pass through clouds, so you should wear sunscreen every day, regardless if you can see the sun or not.

• "All our drinks hydrate"

Unfortunately, not all drinks and beverages to soak in the same way. The reason is that some of the summer these beverages have a diuretic effect, which leads to dehydration, such as alcoholic drinks or those which are high in added sugars.

These drinks such as soft drinks and fruit drinks, "calls" the body to pull more fluid from the cells to metabolize. This then leads to a vicious cycle where the drink causes thirst thirsty and you continue to consume this drink.

Instead, water is ideal or alternatively you can choose low-fat milk, 100% fruit juices, vegetable juices, low in sodium and herbal drinks. If again, you do not like the taste of water, try adding cucumber, strawberries, raspberries, lemon or lime.

• "In the summer we burn more calories"

When exercising or working in very hot (or very cold conditions TOI winter), the body needs to adapt, but are the calories you burn is not sufficient to warrant the over summer dishes like ice cream.

According to experts, in extreme cold or heat, your metabolism increases just to keep you at normal temperature. If you exercise in the heat will increase while the temperature of your body, but to the point where you can start using some calories to sweat, but remember that the body is quite adaptable to different temperatures.

• "The long summer days disturb our sleep cycle»

It may seem that you are in bed when the sun is just peeping, but this does not mean that during the summer months, when the day is long (ie are not enough hours of light) will disrupt your sleep cycle.

The human body is programmed to take about eight hours of sleep each night. So, regardless of time of day, as long as you keep the classic routine of your 8 hour sleep, the cycle will not be disturbed.

However, if you believe that the many hours of light bore you and not allow you to enjoy a restful night's sleep, loosen one hour before bed, turning off all devices (TV, cell phone, etc.) and choose a cool and dark room. This technique will help you to keep your sleep schedule.

• "Air conditioners increase the risk of cool '

Experts insist that colds are caused by viruses and not from the cold air. Those who suffer from allergies may be at higher risk of developing an allergic reaction from air conditioners, if you do not care for proper maintenance, but there is no evidence that air conditioners you "sick."

What happens caused this misconception is that air conditioning with air "sucking" the moisture, dries possibly sinuses and causing allergic reactions in some people.

• "The salt water can heal the wounds'

Regular 'swims to cook the wound "is not the best according to experts. The reason is that the sea water is filled with microorganisms of all types, including a number of very harmful to health, bacteria. Dirty water, soil and sand can cause serious infection.

The best solution is to use a sterile saline solution or rinse the wound with bottled water. If none of these are not available, salt water can act as an emergency solution, but only if the wound is cleaned as soon as possible in order to avoid infection.

• "The butter relieves the pain of sunburn"

When you feel that your skin is burning, the idea of ​​butter sounds soothing. However, experts say it is like a drop "fuel to the fire."

If you burn yourself, it is best to use an odorless topical aloe gel or even a hydrocortisone cream. Alternatively, apply cool compresses of skim milk diluted with ice water and let stand for 15 minutes on the burn. To facilitate redness, experts recommend aspirin, which has anti-inflammatory action.

• "Urine ease the pain from the jellyfish sting '

It is an urban myth that if you apply it, not only will not get rid of the pain but may worsen the. The pain of a sting caused when the tentacles of jellyfish release poison.

If, therefore, we sting jellyfish tentacles that remain on your skin may continue to release more venom. The imbalance of salt between the outer and inner cell tentacles, can enhance the secretion of venom.

For this reason, the fresh water make the pain worse, while the salt water off the poison, according to a study published in the Medical Journal of Australia.

However, the salt content of urine is unpredictable and can cause additional release of poison, especially if it is very dilute. The seawater or diluted vinegar is the best solution.

• "A dip in the pool can replace a shower"

When you have spent the day in the sun and do not have time or access to a shower, a dip in the cool waters of a swimming pool looks dreamy. However, in reality, the shower will need it anyway, since you can not know if the chlorine levels of the pool is high enough to kill germs.

In the case of course, the pool you own, changing thing. A simple shower with soap and water is sufficient to remove dead skin cells and bacteria, which can not clear a dip in the pool.

• "If we tan before going to the beach will not be burned together in the sun '

The preparation of "tan" before going to the beaches do not protect you from sunburn. Any exposure to the sun damages your skin and any preparation has nothing to do with reality.

This has some basis is the type of the skin of every human being. Protect your skin by wearing a sunscreen with a high SPF (30 or more) to reduce the risk of sunburn.

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ESCCY black burger… mm yummie

The French chain fast food Quick recently offered a limited quantity of burgers with black bread, for fans of Star Wars. And when we say black, mean pitch black, which God knows what ingredients are used to achieve this color. I would try it ever?

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The 7 most famous coffees and how to enjoy.

For more than 1,000 years, mankind perfects the art of coffee. Since the discovery of the "beneficial" coffee bean, until modern-dependent caffeine-season, the "magic" this drink has become both an everyday outfit, and a wonderful treat.

Modern people are no longer satisfied with a simple porridge which was formerly considered "coffee", but experimenting with new varieties and flavors and perfect their favorite beverage.

Apart from our classic Greek (or Cypriot or Turkish) coffee in the world many more species are frequently found in Greece and abroad. Let's look at the 7 most popular of these and let us get to know them better.

• Espresso

The well-known and highly loved us and Greece in recent years espresso, is a strong black coffee made with hot water, which passes through dark grinding powder aromatic coffee beans with great pressure. A wonderful espresso should be slightly viscous, with a chrysokafetia cream on top. If the coffee is really good, then the sugar that might add to your coffee, it will remain on the cream for a few seconds before you "sink" to the "magic" broth espresso.

The espresso is the basis for a wide variety of types of fine coffee, such as cappuccino. Many, however, insist that any addition to espresso is at least "blasphemy", similar to the addition of cola in authentic Scotch whiskey.

How to enjoy it: the espresso should be consumed either exactly like or made ​​with a teaspoon of sugar. When it comes «short» (ristretto) means it has less water and is more full bodied flavor. When «long» (lungo) means that it has more water and is not as strong.

Try yet ...: Adding a teaspoon cream will make an espresso macchiato (ie, "marked", "dirty"). If you put a little whipped cream on top, you will have an espresso con panna, and if you add a little grappa, cognac or sambuca then you make one espresso corretto (ie, "corrected").

• Cappuccino

This notorious coffee-or something that looks like anyway-has become the ... our national drink. Authentic, real cappuccino however, is a mixture of equal parts of espresso and frothed milk. This velvety drink, if built correctly, can become even dessert, thanks to its rich complex taste.

How to enjoy it: It is customary to sprinkle on top of cappuccino with a little cocoa powder or cinnamon.

Try yet ...: Ask for your cappuccino «scuro» («dark"), ie with less milk than normal or «chiaro» («Pale"), ie with more milk. Frozen cappuccino («freddo») is the ideal drink for hot afternoons, while «skinny» made with light milk (light).

• Americano

How many times have traveled abroad and we had no idea what it is when they suggested a coffee Americano; True abroad much preferred by the locals, while in Greece hardly found anywhere. Is a single espresso in a cup of boiling water. His name originally was considered an insult to the Americans when the espresso became popular on that side of the Atlantic. His true form is rich, creamy, with an intense and powerful taste of espresso.

How to enjoy it: Many prefer Americano as the filter coffee with milk and / or sugar. The experts, however, suggest not to add milk in the coffee to becoming 100% taste espresso.

Try yet ...: The americano has many variations, but served cold and for hot days.

• Caffe Latte

The caffe latte is a single espresso with three parts warm milk.

How to enjoy it: H sugar will make you appreciate the meaning of "baptism" and will make your latte ... "font", which means to dip from cookies and cakes to sweet breads and other sweet treats. This can be a full and perfect breakfast would accept even you ... nonna ('grandmother').

Try yet ...: This particular coffee is not found in variations.

• Café au Lait

Not ... and café «ole». This traditional filter coffee resembles the latte, with the difference that is base of the coffee filter and not the espresso, 1:1 with hot milk. It's basically lighter than the caffe latte.

How to enjoy it: Sugar can give here as well, making extra flavor and the particular coffee, ideal for ... "buns."

Try yet ...: Neither this coffee found in variations.

• Café Mocha (Mochachino)

This is a cappuccino or caffe latte with chocolate syrup or cocoa. In this drink there are large variations from the cafeteria in the cafeteria, so to be sure, before ordering, ask the way of preparation.

How to enjoy it: As in cappuccino, you can sprinkle some cocoa or cinnamon on top.

Try yet ...: The garnish of whipped cream on top will give great flavor in this drink and will do almost ... dessert.

• Caramel Macchiato

Another type of beverage which is made differently from place to place. The most common method of preparation is the combination of espresso, with caramel and cream, although many prefer plain hot milk. Many times also added extra vanilla for more flavor.

How to enjoy it: You might want to add a little sugar, but since, first try it, because it might be on their own fairly sweet.

Try yet ...: Pour a little caramel syrup on top and the "Flying". The delicious drink that needs no addition to becoming your new addiction ...

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6 kinds of meat that might not ever trying out ...

The saying "what does not kill you makes you stronger" applies generally speaking, the truth is that none of them snack that follow not fatal to humans. It is advisable, however, to take a look at the following and consider if you would dare to try a nugget ...

With all due respect to the unfortunate live suffered badly before found on our plate, but the tastes of fans around the world, there are some forms of meat or some way to serve, making his stomach churn average Greek dangerously thinking .

Is the moment when the traveler-otherwise bigoted meat eater-searches with patent ... the anguish in his eyes, a "green" alternative. 6 following typical examples of such cases ...

Cheeseburger Canned Germany

The German company Katadyn was-admittedly-original idea to put the humble cheeseburger canned. It was part of a series of food for hikers and explorers. However, you'd try burger canned tuna ...? Dyyyyyyskola ...

Fried spiders, Cambodia

City Phnom Penh in Cambodia, have as fine morsel of fried spiders. You can buy a ration with 10 spiders over $ 2, accompanied with garlic. The spiders are crispy from the outside and have tasted like cold chicken.

Sausages of horse meat, Mongolia

Exception of Australia, all other continents meat equine (horse and its close relatives) is part of the kitchen. In France, for example, the horse is steak in many menus. In Mongolia now, paidakia horse is ... from another anecdote. Intense flavor meat, slightly more lean and "rubber" texture than beef, but by no means ugly. But to try to make sausage, as do our friends from Mongolia, and things are not provided as fortunate for the palate or your stomach. It is usually very salty. Anyone after a couple of mouthfuls not leave them on edge, award winning ...

Rat, South China

In recent years, the southern Chinese city of Yangshuo, the vast fields of mice have become popular delicacy, and had appeared in so many of the fields where locals grew peanuts. Caught in traps, killed, skinned and then "dry" to be sold in the local market. If just the thought of the rat does not make you "go down" in the next paragraph, the fact that the head remains intact and look you straight in the eye to the flea market will surely bring a little nausea ...

Roast camel, Morocco

The camel meat can be purchased easily in the not too distant our North African country from any butcher in the crowded meat market of Casablanca and take it away for you prepare it. Usually, I'll fix it on the grill and you'll be flying in rickety tables of local stalls, with hot, sweet mint tea and a plate of tomatoes with onion. The smell can fool you as it is amazing, but the meat is tough as old gumshoe and both fibrin, you will need stock of toothpicks for the next 5-6 hours. It tastes much like beef that you've left in the sun for days. Chances are that will integrate with summarily, after the first bite, in the category of experience "I did it once so I got to say it, but never again" ...

Meat cobra, Indonesia

In Chinese restaurants tend to offer a meat dish of cobra, after removing the skin of a reptile. This meat is roast and burgers for a "delicious» (;) burger. Many even of fanatic fans of this meat believe that the meat of cobra fight skin diseases and asthma, and increases sexuality.

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What types of pain should worry us?

Can an imaginary patient be annoying with its excesses, but many times that is hypochondriacal with minor injuries or daily occurrences, could prove salutary for his health. What daily threats in no way be ignored?

According to menshealth.com, the key is to know what is worthy of concern. The duration and frequency of occurrence of an event, such as the nosebleeds are indications that this is a serious problem or a simple accident.

• Nosebleed

Usually a random nosebleed is the result of dry air, a stressful event or a simple reaction of the body when you are angry. It can however be a warning for a fairly serious health problem such as high blood pressure, a condition that affects nearly 8% of adults between 20 and 34 years.

The nose bleeding may occur because the small vessels in the nose exhibit microscopic cracks and the high pressure pushes the blood out of them.

Visit your doctor and check if the nosebleed is the result of high blood pressure. In addition, experts suggest that you start your day with oatmeal and flaxseed. A recent study, published in the journal «Hypertension» showed that linolenic acid, a fatty acid found in flaxseed, is associated with lower rates of increased blood pressure.

Furthermore, another study published in «Journal of Hypertension» found that people who consumed higher amounts of fiber, significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic pressure them.

• Pain in the knees

It is not uncommon to feel sore knees after a flurry of activity, but if this pain lasts more than two hours, possibly indicating osteoarthritis.

Check the frequency of pain and having the chance to block is a result of overexertion in your daily workout, visit your doctor. If indeed, the symptoms persist for longer than 3 months, maybe this is some underlying musculoskeletal problem.

• Blisters

A blister, caused by friction between the sock and skin, certainly not something that should worry you, but if it appears blister between toes, this could be a serious health condition where bacteria invade the region creating cracks.

It aphthous infections that can be treated, if done early treatment. This means that we have to follow the doctor mildew before it reaches the point of blistering.

• Sore throat

H sense of 'crushed glass' throat is certainly unpleasant. Especially not in the case that lasts more than 3 days or causes changes in the way you speak. Both these symptoms signify a possible infection.

If the infection reaches your tonsils, lymph nodes and the surrounding tissue filled with pus and can not "drain". This can close your airways and not be able to breathe. Contact your doctor and do not let the problem persists.

• Pimples

Can a pimple is a result of acne skin, but in some cases it may be going for something more serious. The most common form (except acne) is supposed for basal cell carcinoma (BCC), ie a slow-growing form of skin cancer.

But what is the difference between a pimple and a tiny volume? The typical basal cell carcinoma (BCC) has a pearly appearance when light falls on it and one can discern the tiny blood vessels to penetrate the base.

Basal cell carcinoma is 95% curable when caught early, so it would be good if you notice something that "looks" with pimple to contact your doctor.

• Leg pain

The most common reaction to a severe pain in the leg is that it cramp or a blow that did not realize. However, it may be a warning that sends you your heart.

The first sign of a problem in the circulatory system of the body is often leg pain rather than chest pain. This is because block blood vessels, resulting in lack of oxygen to the muscles.

And while the "where" will appear the pain is specific (anywhere from thighs to calves), 'when' deserves special attention. Pain in legs with arterial thrombosis is often worse when you exercise. This is because, the greater the intensity of the exercise, the greater the demand for oxygen.

The medical term for the clogged vessels in the legs is peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and in essence is the narrowing or occlusion of the arteries, leading to poor blood flow to the hands and feet.

Stop smoking, remove fatty acids from your diet, increase levels of "good cholesterol" to help your organization not confronted with peripheral arterial disease.

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